Vernon Downs

Vernon Downs To Open On May 5

Jeff Gural, Chairman of American Racing and Entertainment, announced today (Saturday, April 29) that he has decided to open the 2017 racing season next Friday, May 5 following a productive meeting in ...

Dispute Delays Vernon’s Opening Day

Jeff Gural, chairman of American Racing and Entertainment, announced on Thursday, April 13 that he will be delaying the opening day of racing at Vernon Downs amid significant financial losses due to t...

Vernon Qualifiers Rescheduled

Vernon Downs has rescheduled the qualifiers originally slated for April 7.

Vernon Handicappers Headed To WHHC

In the month of March, Vernon Downs hosted two qualifying tournaments for the $50,000 World Harness Handicapping Championship (WHHC), which will take place on Saturday, April 29 at The Meadowlands.

Vernon Payments, Apps Due Wednesday

Applications for the 2017 racing season are due and can be found on the Vernon Downs website. The deadline for submission of applications wishing to have stable privileges is March 15. The entire barn...

Impact Of VLTs On NY Racing Examined

February 16, 2017

"I’ve said to many people that if you want to make money in [harness] racing, this is the best opportunity you’ve had in many, many years."

Tioga/Vernon Stall Apps, Series Info.

February 09, 2017

Officials with Tioga and Vernon Downs have released information relating that stall applications and upcoming racing series.

Gural Okays Betting Line Foals

January 12, 2017

Four veterinarians, including one requested by Jeff Gural, have examined the outstanding stallion prospect Betting Line and have deemed him unfit to race in 2017.

Tioga / Vernon Stakes Schedules

January 11, 2017

Officials at Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs have unveiled a new-look stakes schedule for the 2017 season, with top horses converging on upstate New York to compete for over $3.7 million in purses.

Vernon Feature To Lauxmont Capri

November 05, 2016

Scott Woogen and Brenda Messenger's Lauxmont Capri pounced from the pocket to capture Saturday evening's featured $7,900 Miracle Mile pacing event at Vernon Downs, and John MacDonald sewed up top trai...

Vernon Feature To Gimme The Cash

November 04, 2016

William Ballard’s Gimme The Cash ($3.40) held off all comers in Friday (November 4) evening’s featured $6,700 trotting event at Vernon Downs, living up to odds-on billing.

Gale, Paquet Hot At Vernon

October 29, 2016

Drivers Truman Gale and Fern Paquet, Jr. captured half of Saturday (October 29) evening’s 12 races at Vernon Downs.